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Making His Presence Felt: 2029 6’3 Jovani Spencer
The Winter Nationals with Phenom Hoops is one of the best events to start the season because we not only kick off the travel ball season in a big way, but we also get a chance to see the future around the country. So many players came through the doors this past weekend and left a lasting impression, as we dive in and break down many of their games. We were able to get our first look at 6’3 2029...
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Consistent playmaker: 2029 Jhamari Cain (River City Reign)
The Winter Nationals with Phenom Hoops is one of the best events to start the season because we not only kick off the travel ball season in a big way, but we also get a chance to see the future around the country. So many players came through the doors this past weekend and left a lasting impression, as we dive in and break down many of their games. Looking at a new name that we learned about at...
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Dominating Force Early On: 2030 Darren Carey (Team Grind)
The Winter Nationals with Phenom Hoops is one of the best events to start the season because we not only kick off the travel ball season in a big way, but we also get a chance to see the future around the country. So many players came through the doors this past weekend and left a lasting impression, as we dive in and break down many of their games. Team Grind was a very interesting team to...
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2029 6’3 Braylon Armstrong (Charlotte Mavs) introduces himself at Winter Nationals
The Winter Nationals with Phenom Hoops is one of the best events to start the season because we not only kick off the travel ball season in a big way, but we also get a chance to see the future around the country. So many players came through the doors this past weekend and left a lasting impression, as we dive in and break down many of their games. There was a player that certainly introduced...
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Tough and Physical: 2029 Kayden Durham
The Winter Nationals with Phenom Hoops is one of the best events to start the season because we not only kick off the travel ball season in a big way, but we also get a chance to see the future around the country. So many players came through the doors this past weekend and left a lasting impression, as we dive in and break down many of their games. A guard that was new personally for me was...
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New Name to Watch: 2028 6’7 Mamoudou Mamadi
The Winter Nationals with Phenom Hoops is one of the best events to start the season because we not only kick off the travel ball season in a big way, but we also get a chance to see the future around the country. So many players came through the doors this past weekend and left a lasting impression, as we dive in and break down many of their games. The Carolina Culture program has certainly...
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Next Big Man Up in NC: 2029 6’8 Grant Duggins
The Winter Nationals with Phenom Hoops is one of the best events to start the season because we not only kick off the travel ball season in a big way, but we also get a chance to see the future around the country. So many players came through the doors this past weekend and left a lasting impression, as we dive in and break down many of their games. There is no doubt about it, Phenom Hoops and...
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2030 Blake Williams (Team Loaded 704) is a name worth monitoring
The Winter Nationals with Phenom Hoops is one of the best events to start the season because we not only kick off the travel ball season in a big way, but we also get a chance to see the future around the country. So many players came through the doors this past weekend and left a lasting impression, as we dive in and break down many of their games. One of the young prospects that grabbed the...
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2029 Rowen Fitzgibbons continues to shine on the big stage
The Winter Nationals with Phenom Hoops is one of the best events to start the season because we not only kick off the travel ball season in a big way, but we also get a chance to see the future around the country. So many players came through the doors this past weekend and left a lasting impression, as we dive in and break down many of their games. 2029 6’2 Rowen Fitzgibbons has really made an...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Winter Nationals (Part Three)
6’6 ’28 Baganley Donzo (Carolina Culture) The Carolina Culture roster always has a lot of talent, and Donzo is undoubtedly the most physically overwhelming player in the gym. He possesses incredible strength and powerful athleticism with the ability to dominate opponents on both ends of the floor. Donzo is an exceptional rebounder who clears out space and secures the ball inside and outside of...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Winter Nationals (Part Two)
2032 Xaviar James (1 of 1 Elite) There are a lot of enticing prospects on 1 of 1 Elite, including James and his impressive all-around game. He’s young but already possesses a highly polished skillset a strong combination of IQ, ball-handling, and scoring prowess to operate as an offensive focal point. James possesses superior size and athleticism relative to his peers, and understands how to use...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Winter Nationals (Part One)
5’9 ’29 Zion Lawson (Team CP3) To put it bluntly: Lawson was my favorite player from this event. Rarely will you find a middle school player with his combination of IQ, pace, and ability to set the tone on both ends of the floor. Lawson utilizes his tight handle and blindingly quick first step to touch the paint and highlight impressive vision off the dribble. He knifes through the lane and...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Winter Nationals
2031 Caden Long (XLXB) Though it was early to start the day, Long was a prospect that quickly caught my eye with his overall feel and play. A young prospect who has early factors in his game that you like, he checks off the boxes with his size, skill, and offensive capabilities. Long displayed the ability to be a strong creator for himself, attacking downhill, finishing strong, and being that...
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Notable 2031 Performers from Winter Nationals
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops got back into the swing of things with our annual Prep Showcase and Winter Nationals. Although there was a ton of talent on the Prep side, the blossoming middle-school prospects were arguably more exciting. Plenty of standouts emerged from each age group, and this article will take a closer look at some notable performers from the Class of 2031… CJ Wright (CC...
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Notable 2030 Prospects from Winter Nationals
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops got back into the swing of things with our annual Prep Showcase and Winter Nationals. Although there was a ton of talent on the Prep side, the blossoming middle-school prospects were arguably more exciting. Plenty of standouts emerged from each age group, and this article will take a closer look at some notable performers from the Class of 2030… Jason Moore...
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Phenom Winter Nationals: Young Prospects with Range
2031 Kaleb Harris (Team Loaded): Even though the last name may be common, Harris should be a familiar name around North Carolina as Kaleb is the younger brother of Jayden “Juke†Harris, who is headed to Wake Forest. So, of course, we had to watch the next generation of young talent on the court, and he didn’t disappoint. Watching him in action, he plays with a ton of confidence and...
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Phenom Winter Nationals: Learning New Names (Bigs)
2030 Jayden Minniefield (Garner Road): Minniefield is a young big man who really captured our attention with his play at the event. He brings good positional size at his age with a long wingspan and a solid foundation/understanding of the game as a rising big. Watching him operate on the court, he did a great job in keeping the ball high, really attacking the boards and creating second-chance...
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Notable 2029 Prospects from Winter Nationals
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops got back into the swing of things with our annual Prep Showcase and Winter Nationals. Although there was a ton of talent on the Prep side, the blossoming middle-school prospects were arguably more exciting. Plenty of standouts emerged from each age group, and this article will take a closer look at some notable performers from the Class of 2029… 6’2 Trey...
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2028 6’6 Flory Kuminga trending as a national name to watch
Player: Flory KumingaClass: 2028AAU: CP3 The Phenom Winter Nationals brought a slew of new names and young talent that we are eager to watch grow and develop over the coming years. Most of these players are either finishing up middle school or are fully still in middle school, but one can’t deny that there is talent to start tracking now. A player that we were eager to see again was...
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Notable 2028 Prospects from Winter Nationals
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops got back into the swing of things with our annual Prep Showcase and Winter Nationals. Although there was a ton of talent on the Prep side, the blossoming middle-school prospects were arguably more exciting. Plenty of standouts emerged from each age group, and this article will take a closer look at some notable performers from the Class of 2028… 6’5 Ethan...
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2028 6’3 Landon Blakeney could quickly become a name here in North Carolina
Player: Landon BlakeneyClass: 2028AAU: Main EventSchool: East Union MS The Phenom Winter Nationals brought a slew of new names and young talent that we are eager to watch grow and develop over the coming years. Most of these players are either finishing up middle school or are fully still in middle school, but one can’t deny that there is talent to start tracking now. One of the best...
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2029 6’2 Trey Roper should be a name to track early on
Player: Trey RoperClass: 2029AAU: Team Loaded The Phenom Winter Nationals brought a slew of new names and young talent that we are eager to watch grow and develop over the coming years. Most of these players are either finishing up middle school or are fully still in middle school, but one can’t deny that there is talent to start tracking now. 2029 6’2 Trey Roper from Team Loaded...
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Team CP3 2028 is Overflowing with Notable Prospects
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops got back into the swing of things with our annual Prep Showcase and Winter Nationals. Although there was a ton of talent on the Prep side, the blossoming middle-school prospects were arguably more exciting. Among the several grassroots and shoe-circuit programs, Team CP3’s eighth-grade squad appeared to be a cut above the rest. They were utterly dominant...
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Dynamic Guard Play leading the way for CP3 2028
This weekend was off the charts, as the 2nd Annual Phenom Winter Nationals brought a ton of young talent to the court that many will be hearing about in the coming years. We were eager to see how many of these young prospects had developed, as well as a few new names. CP3 2028 is a team that is loaded with intriguing young talent that you will be hearing about in the coming years, but the...
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Talent to learn about: Team USC 2027 Premier
The Phenom Winter Nationals brought a ton of young talent to the courts over the weekend, as we saw several players around the region that will certainly be names to remember. Teams like Team United, Team Charlotte, CP3, and others introduced new names to the court, but we also had a great chance to learn a few new names from around South Carolina with Team USC 2027 Premier under head...
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Player Spotlight: 2027 Zaiyir Phillips
Player: Zaiyir PhillipsClass: 2027Height: 5’10 Phenom Hoops continues to spotlight some of the young prospects from the Phenom Winter Nationals the other week, as we now look at 2027 Zaiyir Phillips with Team United 2027. Phillips was able to make some noise with his play, and has been a standout on a few occasions before. When talking about his game, Phillips is one that has shown...
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The Next Noteworthy Post Prospect: Charles Chienggan Pur
Like any sport, basketball is full of trends. Just in the last 30 years, we’ve seen the game change from a heavy emphasis on big men to a sport run by perimeter players. That being said, guards were important when post players dominated the game—just as big men still have a ton of value today. The biggest difference seems to lie within how these bigs are being developed. Gone are the days of...
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Winter Nationals
This past weekend, Phenom Hoops got back into the swing of things with our Winter Nationals (and Prep Showcase) being held at Rise Indoor Sports. The field was littered with a ton of young, talented, up-and-coming prospects across all age groups. Add in the overall competition level and it made for a highly entertaining weekend of basketball. There were a ton of notable players on display, and...
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Phenom Winter Nationals: 13u Championship
Last championship of the weekend, bringing two of the prominent programs to the floor once again in the 13u Division with CP3 2028 and Team United 2028 battling it out. It was a very tight battle in the first half, with Team United holding on to the one-point lead 25-24. Team United was able to get going from inside and out, while CP3 did much of the same. Second half, Team United started to...
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Phenom Winter Nationals: 14u Championship
The energy was at an all-time high for this game, as Team United 2027 and Team CP3 2027 had fans surrounding the court and it was getting quite loud. Both teams were looking for bragging rights, as they came to compete for a championship. Team United was able to get going in the first half behind King and Zaiyir early on, jumping out 28-12 but it was just the start in the second half. CP3 was...
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